The CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT STUDENT ORGANIZATION
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Students
The career fair is the largest event of the semester! Whether you are searching for a full-time job, internship, or just looking to network, it is crucial to attend the career fairs held each semester. You can find all the resources you need to feel ready and prepared listed below. Our organization cannot stress enough how important it is to get an internship early on in your academic career, and the career fair is the perfect opportunity to find one! Don’t miss out on the chance to change your career.
Spring Career Fair Week
January 29 - February 2, 2024
The CMSO has organized many events throughout the week leading up to the career fair. All of these events are designed to help you get prepared and feel confident the day companies come to town. Mark your calendars for the upcoming career fair to be held on Friday February 2, 2024.
Be Prepared
What to Wear?
Dress is business professional. NO jeans, sneakers, or casual clothing. This event is different than the typical jeans and polo you may think of for construction. Your dress attire should make you feel confident and comfortable. Check out Gabe's or the Career Development Center Closet for affordable options.
Bring Your Resume!
Bring an updated copy of your resume with you. Any work experience you have ever had is more valuable than you may think. If you think you've printed enough copies, print more. We recommend a minimum of 15. If you need any help with your resume, be sure to attend the resume builder workshops leading up to the career fair.
Research the Companies
Do some research on the companies attending. Get an idea of the work they do, company values, and where they are located. This will help you have a better conversation with the representative and can help you determine if this is someone you want to work for.
Explore the list below to see what some companies have to offer. Employers on this list are either past or current attendees. For an updated list of this year's attendees, please visit the Spring 2024 - Construction Management Career Fair event on Handshake.
84 Lumber
Air Enterprises
Babcock & Wilcox
Beacon Building Products
Beaver Excavating Company
http://www.beaverexcavating.com
Bi-Con Services, Inc. - Construction
Black Lion Products, LLC
Blattner Energy
https://www.blattnerenergy.com
Cafaro
City of Akron Engineering Bureau
https://www.akronohio.gov/cms/engineering/main/index.html
Cleveland Construction, Inc.
http://clevelandconstruction.com
Cold Harbor Building Company
Commerce Plumbing Company - Plumbing
https://www.facebook.com/CommercePlumbing
Construction Employers Association
Daifuku America Corporation
Danis Building Construction
Dominion Energy
https://www.dominionenergy.com/
Donley's, Inc.
Drees Homes
D.R. Horton, Inc
http://www.drhorton.com/careers
Eclipse Co., LLC
http://www.theeclipsecompanies.com
Elford, Inc.
Engelke Construction Solutions
FirstEnergy Corporation
http://www.firstenergycorp.com
Ferguson Construction Company
http://www.ferguson-construction.com
Gilbane Building Company
Graves Lumber Co.
Gross Residential
Grunley Contrsuction
Hansen-Rice, Inc.
Harris
https://www.harriscompany.com/
Hatzel & Buehler, Inc
http://www.hatzelandbuehler.com
Hensel Phelps
Herc Rentals Corporation
Hilscher-Clarke Electric Company
http://www.hilscher-clarke.com
Independence Excavating
Independence Construction
Infinity Construction Co., Inc.
https://www.infinityconstruction.com
J.D. Williamson Construction Co., Inc.
http://www.jdwilliamsonconstruction.com
JCI Contractors, Inc.
John G. Johnson Construction Company
K. Hovnanian Homes
Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal
Knez Homes
Lafarge Holcim
Lake Erie Electric, Inc.
http://www.lakeerieelectric.com
Lawler Construction
Lawler Construction - Construction Managers and General Contractors
Marous Brothers Construction
McNally Tunneling Corporation
Mears Group, Inc.
Messer Construction Co.
Mr. Excavator
NAIOP Northern Ohio Chapter
https://naiopnorthernohio.com/
National Enclosure Company
http://www.nationalenclosure.com/
Neptune Plumbing and Heating Co
http://www.neptuneplumbing.net/
Nicholson Construction Company
http://www.nicholsonconstruction.com
Norfolk Southern
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District
NVR, Inc. / Ryan Homes
Ohio Valley Drywall Supply
Panzica Construction
PIRHL
PJ Dick-Trumbull-Lindy Group Family of Construction Companies
Precision Environmental Co.
Premier Development Partners
https://www.premierdevelop.com
PulteGroup
RAM Construction Services
Regency Construction
S.A. Comunale
Shook Construction Co.
http://www.shookconstruction.com
Singleton Construction
http://www.singletonconstruction.net
The Austin Company
The Great Lakes Construction Co.
https://greatlakesway.com/our-northeast-ohio-community/
The NRP Group
The Ruhlin Company
Thompson Electric
https://www.thompsonelectric.com/
Turner Construction Company
https://www.turnerconstruction.com/careers
United Architectural Metals, Inc.
http://www.unitedarchitectural.com
Vizmeg Landscape
Welty Building Company
WERTZ Geotechnical Engineering Inc.
Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
Advice From Companies
“Make sure you have plenty copies of your resume and come prepared
with questions you want to ask.”
Stacy Shaum ● Kokosing
“Have a firm handshake, maintain eye contact, and have confidence in your-
self.”
Josh Kocsis ● Neptune Plumbing
“Wear comfortable, but professional clothes. Employers can tell if you’re
feeling uncomfortable... Be genuine.”
Jillian Tipton ● Akron-Canton CSI
“Know what you are looking for in a company and an experience. Mention
your GPA and extra-curriculars.”
Mary Phalen ● SA Comunale
“Have a good handshake, be well spoken, adequately dressed, and comfortable. Have something that makes you stand out“
Megan Larkin ● Turner
“Demonstrate your leadership and initiative through school experience or
work experience.”
Corinne Kozlowski ● Great Lakes
“Show your desire to learn and express interest in learning all aspect of
their operation. ”
Jaime Hart ● Rudolph Libbe
“Research the companies you’re interested in. A candidate that has some
background and asks insightful questions is always impressive. This shows
initiative to investigate.”
Tom Elmore ● Air Enterprises
“Try not to be afraid of the word “travel”. At this point, take advantage of any
opportunity you can!”
Samantha Rodgers ● Beaver Excavating
"Be personable. Allow the conversation to take place and get to know us, we are recruiting you to possibly work along side us one day. Ask what jobs we are currently working on and etc."
Lucas Ward ● Whiting Turner
“Attend the fair even if you are not looking for a co-op yet! Get out there
and talk to companies."
Tracy Thomas ● Independence Excavating
“When researching companies look at their project experience, office locations, value, and any specialties. Know what position you are applying for and have questions about it (i.e. internship, full-time, part- time, etc.)”
CMSO Board 2019/2020